Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: hostile

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

A background report prepared on the rapist said he had shown negative and hostile attitudes to women.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-66532030?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

According to police, Neely began acting in a “hostile and erratic manner” while asking commuters for food and something to drink.

Source: https://www.complex.com/life/protesters-stand-subway-tracks-clash-nypd-jordan-neely-death

A Commander of the Androrian Imperial Guard in the mid-22nd century, the once hostile Shran grew into a trusted ally of Captain Jonathan Archer (Scott Bakula) of the NX-01 Enterprise.

Source: https://screenrant.com/strange-new-worlds-hemmer-death-enterprise-andorian-homage/

Add in the fact that Chinese brands spent the last several years sapping up industry know-how from joint ventures with US brands, and the Chinese market suddenly becomes a much more hostile place for American companies.

Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/china-auto-sales-automakers-ford-gm-making-losing-market-share-2023-4

A few outraged faculty members later wrote an condemning the speaker as antisemitic, biased, and disrespectful, further claiming that the remarks created a hostile environment for Jewish faculty, staff, and students.

Source: https://ncnewsline.com/2023/12/26/unc-should-reject-new-mccarthyism/

After all, the foreign ministry was created as a new Communist government tried to establish its control over the country and its legitimacy in a largely hostile world.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/09/17/china-wolf-warrior-li-shangfu-diplomacy-xi-jinping-ccp-qin-gang/

After decades of being a lone-wolf comedian in an industry hostile to my politics, it's strange, but wonderful, to work with so many people on my side of the aisle.

Source: https://pjmedia.com/stephen-kruiser/2023/11/23/the-morning-briefing-happy-thanksgiving-and-maybe-lets-arm-ourselves-for-the-apocalypse-n4924165

After his son told him what had happened, Alford related that he, his wife, son and a friend went outside to speak with the men, but they turned “hostile.”

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/jonathan-okamura-anti-haole-violence-has-persisted-since-the-killing-of-captain-cook/

Against the odds, she vaulted to pop stardom–only to discover an industry and fanbase often hostile to women of colour.

Source: https://deadline.com/2023/03/little-mix-leigh-anne-pinnock-audible-little-mermaid-1235307040/

A group of progressive organizations and other individuals have filed with the town of Northfield calling for the removal of Police Chief John Helfant, arguing he is unfit to serve because of “hostile” behavior to marginalized communities.

Source: https://vtdigger.org/2023/01/25/letter-calls-for-removal-of-northfield-police-chief-alleging-discriminatory-behavior/

A hostile Lovett was found by police outside of the hotel about 10.20pm the same day.

Source: https://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/8304281/ex-prisoner-begs-to-be-locked-up-after-drunken-tirade/?src=rss

Among New York's hostile housing market, where rents are known to swing wildly, 35 Hudson Yards' huge cuts are standing out.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12297737/Luxury-NYC-condo-tower-home-Successions-Kendall-Roy-slashed-prices-FIFTY-PERCENT.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“And especially where there are hostile nation states targeting U.S. officials on U.S. soil.”

Source: https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2023/5/17/23726758/secret-service-white-house-jake-sullivan-home-invasion-investigation

And so there was a way in which I was able to, through music, express parts of myself that I could not express otherwise because it was a very hostile and dangerous environment.”

Source: https://tuftsdaily.com/arts/2023/03/07/conversations-with-professor-stephan-pennington-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=conversations-with-professor-stephan-pennington-part-2&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=conversations-with-

And with Jey by himself in a hostile environment, it makes no sense if Sami just sits there and watches all that drama unfold and does nothing.

Source: https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2023/9/5/23859111/raw-recap-reactions-sep-4-2023-gunther-intercontinental-champion-jey-uso-sami-zayn-judgement-day

Another report suggests that US workers feel that their manager engages in hostile behaviors toward them.

Source: https://qz.com/how-group-oriented-leaders-help-team-performance-1850031695

As a director, I am very character-centric and I can't wait to see our strange and hilarious ensemble on screen together as they navigate the hostile streets of Cape Town.

Source: https://comicbook.com/horror/news/street-trash-remake-reboot-1987-fried-barry/

As a result, I’m told, that Andrew ‘remained so hostile about Camilla’s acceptance that it’s doubtful it has ever been forgiven.’

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12123225/ANGELA-LEVIN-Does-Charles-Andrews-battle-roots-plot-replace-brother-King.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“A short time ago, an alert was issued about the fear of hostile aircraft infiltrating the northern area, no aircraft were detected that penetrated the territory of the State of Israel.

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/11/11/israel-gaza-latest-news-updates-hamas-palestine-day-36-live/